Jack E. Calfee

Addison-Smith Funeral Home

Published 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Jack E. Calfee, 63, of Conroe, passed away Tuesday Nov. 25, 2003 in The Woodlands after a long illness. Mr. Calfee was born Feb. 1, 1940, in Conroe, he gradated from Conroe High school in 1959; he started working in the Conroe oilfields with H.E. Calfee Trucking side by side his father, where he continued working most of his life. Jack loved the rodeo and supported the Youth Rodeo Association. He was a gateman at all the rodeos before his illness and he was on the ground floor in building the first arena at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. He had a Strong Passion for NASCAR and was avid collector of Dale Earnhardt Memorabilia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Estil and Shella Calfee. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Clanton Calfee, children, Denise Calfee and husband, Charles, Jack D. (Bubba) Calfee and wife, Cheryl, Robin Calfee Smith and husband, Charlie; step-children, Daniel Whitworth, Rebecca Fairchild and husband, Rick; sisters, Judy Calfee Holliday and husband, Doc, and Nancy Beth Calfee; 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. The Family would like to thank Dr. Vidyadhar S. Hede, Dr. Rochelle Evans, Dr. Linh T. Dang, and Dr. Alan Mobley for the excellent medical care given Jack through the many years of illness. The family would like to especially thank Mae Mathews, Jacks home caregiver, The Woodlands Healthcare Center, EHC Hospice of Greater Houston, and all the wonderful nurses, OT and PT at Conroe Regional Medical Center. The Family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 28th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Addison-Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Addison-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Harwood officiating.; Interment to follow at Cude Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the flowers request donations in Jacks memory be sent to National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Englewood, CO 80112, 1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6537).